Thai Meteorological Department Issues 7th Warning: Severe Weather Expected Tomorrow with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Thailand's meteorological department issued its 7th severe weather warning through May 10, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected across the northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions as well as Bangkok.
On May 8, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department issued its 7th severe weather warning (56/2569) affecting the country through May 10. The northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions along with Bangkok and its metropolitan area are expecting thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and heavy rain in some areas. Temperatures will drop as a high-pressure system from China moves across the northeastern region and the South China Sea, while southeasterly winds bring moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into upper Thailand. Strengthening easterly winds over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas.
The public is warned to avoid thunderstorms and strong winds by staying away from open areas, large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Heavy and accumulated rainfall may cause sudden flash flooding and flash floods. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect crops and livestock from damage, while everyone should maintain health during weather changes.
Citizens are urged to monitor announcements from the Thai Meteorological Department via www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24/7. The next bulletin will be issued on May 9, 2569 at 5:00 AM.
High-Risk Provinces:
May 8: Northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampun, Lamphang, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Northeastern provinces are Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Buriram. Central region includes Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, and Kanchanaburi. Eastern provinces are Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaew, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri. Southern provinces include Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Medium-Risk Provinces:
Northern: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae. Northeastern: Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Central: Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Bangkok and vicinity. Eastern: Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Southern: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Phatthalung, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Phuket.
May 9 High-Risk Provinces:
Northern: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Kamphaeng Phet, and Tak. Central: Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, and Suphan Buri. Southern: Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
